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5 Green Finds for the Kids on St. Patrick’s Day

St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect day to get in the green spirit! Apart from cladding your kids in green garb so they won’t receive any of those pesky pinches, why not give them a little something extra to pump up the festive cheer? From wooden shamrock teethers to glitter shamrock crayons, we’ve got five etsy finds [...]St. Patrick’s Day is the perfect day to get in the green spirit! Apart from cladding your kids in green garb so they won’t receive any of those pesky pinches, why not give the...

Recycling Zychal: Hoods and Doggie Coats Made from Broken Umbrellas

The next time your umbrella turns inside out beyond repair, think about mailing it to Taryn Zychal and giving it a second life. Recycling Zychal upcycles rescued umbrellas into hoods, umbrella dog rain coats, and organic cat nip filled kitty toys. Based in Philadelphia, her team takes their rule “No Broken Umbrella Left [...]The next time your umbrella turns inside out beyond repair, think about mailing it to Taryn Zychal and giving it a second life. Recycling Zychal upcycles rescued umbrel...

Passive House Retreat for Little Compton

As the years go by, it’s interesting to see the same innovators pushing the envelope in new ways. For instance, ZeroEnergy Design, a design firm that we mentioned with the... As the years go by, it’s interesting to see the same innovators pushing the envelope in new ways.  For instance, ZeroEnergy Design, a design firm that we mentioned with the net-zero energy Truro Home and solar-powered English Residence, and Aedi Construction, a builder that we mentioned with the LEED certified 53 Standi...

Passive House Retreat for Little Compton

As the years go by, it’s interesting to see the same innovators pushing the envelope in new ways. For instance, ZeroEnergy Design, a design firm that we mentioned with the... As the years go by, it’s interesting to see the same innovators pushing the envelope in new ways.  For instance, ZeroEnergy Design, a design firm that we mentioned with the net-zero energy Truro Home and solar-powered English Residence, and Aedi Construction, a builder that we mentioned with the LEED certified 53 Standi...

Backyard Box Intros Line of Modern Efficient Accessory Dwelling Units

Sloan Ritchie, the same developer that brought us the beautiful, green Alley House, just launched a new endeavor called Backyard Box. As the name indicates, the Seattle-based company helps homeowners... Sloan Ritchie, the same developer that brought us the beautiful, green Alley House, just launched a new endeavor called Backyard Box.  As the name indicates, the Seattle-based company helps homeowners add extra space -- whether for an office, studio, mother-in-law apartment, or income property...

MOMA Exhibit Offers Real Solutions to NYC’s Rising Tides

Read the rest of MOMA Exhibit Offers Real Solutions to NYC’s Rising TidesPermalink | Add to del.icio.us | diggPost tags: Brooklyn, Climate Change, climate change art, exhibit, moma, museum of modern art, new york city, new york city under water, New York., NY, ocean level, Projects for New York’s Waterfront, rising currents, rising water, sea level Read the rest of MOMA Exhibit Offers Real Solutions to NYC’s Rising Tides Permalink | Add to del.icio.us | digg Post tags: Brooklyn, ...

Backyard Box Intros Line of Modern Efficient Accessory Dwelling Units

Sloan Ritchie, the same developer that brought us the beautiful, green Alley House, just launched a new endeavor called Backyard Box. As the name indicates, the Seattle-based company helps homeowners... Sloan Ritchie, the same developer that brought us the beautiful, green Alley House, just launched a new endeavor called Backyard Box.  As the name indicates, the Seattle-based company helps homeowners add extra space -- whether for an office, studio, mother-in-law apartment, or income property...

Green Ideabox Fortino Opens in Oregon

Ideabox's newest prefab model, the Fortino, is on display at the Portland Home & Garden Show this weekend, so you'll want to check it out if you're in the area.... Ideabox's newest prefab model, the Fortino, is on display at the Portland Home & Garden Show this weekend, so you'll want to check it out if you're in the area.  The Salem-based prefab company teamed up with Crate & Barrel to design the interior and several landscape designers to transform a 50'x100' show space into a ...

Modern Green Prefab by Ma Modular

We like to keep a pulse on the evolving world of green prefab, but there's an Austin-based company that we've yet to mention. Ma Modular, a venture of design build... We like to keep a pulse on the evolving world of green prefab, but there's an Austin-based company that we've yet to mention.  Ma Modular, a venture of design build firm KRDB, turned to modular construction to make modern design approachable, affordable, and convenient.  The company is also committed to good design and green bu...

Green Ideabox Fortino Opens in Oregon

Ideabox's newest prefab model, the Fortino, is on display at the Portland Home & Garden Show this weekend, so you'll want to check it out if you're in the area.... Ideabox's newest prefab model, the Fortino, is on display at the Portland Home & Garden Show this weekend, so you'll want to check it out if you're in the area.  The Salem-based prefab company teamed up with Crate & Barrel to design the interior and several landscape designers to transform a 50'x100' show space into a ...

Modern Green Prefab by Ma Modular

We like to keep a pulse on the evolving world of green prefab, but there's an Austin-based company that we've yet to mention. Ma Modular, a venture of design build... We like to keep a pulse on the evolving world of green prefab, but there's an Austin-based company that we've yet to mention.  Ma Modular, a venture of design build firm KRDB, turned to modular construction to make modern design approachable, affordable, and convenient.  The company is also committed to good design and green bu...

Super Efficient Breezeway House in Utah

This beautiful home will probably be the first certified Passive House in the state of Utah. Passive House consultant Dave Brach, principal of Brach Design Architecture, anticipates receiving a certificate... This beautiful home will probably be the first certified Passive House in the state of Utah.  Passive House consultant Dave Brach, principal of Brach Design Architecture, anticipates receiving a certificate in the next week or so.  He designed the Breezeway House to consume only 10% of ...

Super Efficient Breezeway House in Utah

This beautiful home will probably be the first certified Passive House in the state of Utah. Passive House consultant Dave Brach, principal of Brach Design Architecture, anticipates receiving a certificate... This beautiful home will probably be the first certified Passive House in the state of Utah.  Passive House consultant Dave Brach, principal of Brach Design Architecture, anticipates receiving a certificate in the next week or so.  He designed the Breezeway House to consume only 10% of ...

Modern Green Solar Homes Open in LA

Last year, we mentioned a community of 23 solar-powered homes, The Mews in Atwater Village, under construction in Los Angeles, California. We now have some images of the model home... Last year, we mentioned a community of 23 solar-powered homes, The Mews in Atwater Village, under construction in Los Angeles, California.  We now have some images of the model home and news that The Mews will have grand opening this weekend from 1-5 pm on Saturday and Sunday.  Each home comes standard with a g...

Old Containers Get a Scenic New Life

This scenic observatory, referred to as OceanScope or ContainerScope, presents a beautiful reuse of old shipping containers in Songdo New City, Incheon, South Korea. First noticed at and according to... This scenic observatory, referred to as OceanScope or ContainerScope, presents a beautiful reuse of old shipping containers in Songdo New City, Incheon, South Korea.  First noticed at and according to Dezeen, OceanScope was designed by Minsoo Lee and Keehyun Ahn of AnL Studio from three, o...